Originally Posted by
Harlan
Shifting is so much better with a newer cassette, even in friction mode. The fun starts at 8 speeds and at 10 you can breath on the lever for a shift in friction mode. 8/9/10 cassette hubs are common and easy to come by not to mention lighter.
+1
I guess I'm in the camp that thinks cassette hubs are nicer in almost every way (minus compatibility). Not to mention that equivalent high end hubs today are leagues ahead of older hubs. Hell, it pains me to throw away a freewheel because of all the metal it holds.
Freewheels are good enough, but are not better.
*preparing self for the lynch mob*